I cant remember getting a reminder, I just made a note of the expiry date. Everything should be done online nowadays. I’ve never heard of anything bad happening because someones was driving with an expired license. If plod pulled you over he would just remind you to renew it.
The old one was valid until you were 65…then they brought out the photo licenses and they required renewal every 10 years…just to make some dosh.
On the plus side, big shiny new thing is awaiting….looking gawjus….